KATHMANDU, Dec 13: Karnali Yaks have secured victory over Lumbini Lions in Friday’s first match under the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Karnali secured a 5-run victory over Lumbini Lions, strengthening their chances of reaching the playoffs. With 8 points from 6 matches, Karnali have put themselves in a strong position. On the other hand, Lumbini Lions, with this defeat, remain with just one victory, having only defeated Chitwan Rhinos in their seven matches in the NPL.
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Lumbini managed to score only 123 runs after losing 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs, while chasing the target of 129 runs set by Karnali Yaks at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Tom Moores contributed 36 runs and Sundeep Jora contributed 24 runs. Zeeshan Maqsood took 2 wickets
Earlier, after losing the toss, Karnali Yaks who were asked to bat first managed to score 128 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Will Bosisto scored the 44 runs off 30 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes for Karnal Yaks. Arjun Gharti scored 25 runs.
In the bowling attack, Vikash Agri, who made his NPL debut for Lumbini, took 3 wickets and Tilak Bhandari took 2 wickets.
